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HW51 DJZ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 DJZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread severely cracked ---replace soon (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft --rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

many underside components rusty --holes in load tub floor --hard plastic liner fitted preventing items from falling though

Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear load area floor rusty / holed --hard plastic liner fitted

many underside components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,750 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace soon (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades leaves streaks across screen--ns jet weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,609 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop --rear most joint--early replacement advised (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear load area bed floor rusty--holes

washers weak

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,609 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop --rear most joint--early replacement advised (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear load area bed floor rusty--holes

washers weak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body. chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2019 105,044 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body components corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,444 miles

Central one of 2 rubber exhaust mounts broken

Front propshaft rear joint has play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,842 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear joint ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,341 miles

center exhaust silencer has one rubber mounting missing

play in front prop shaft rear joint

rear shock top outer casings corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,033 miles

battery clamp weak

front propshaft rear joint has play

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop rear joint slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2013 99,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop rear joint slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

center exhaust bracket corroded

nylon steering lock stops worn

Fail 20 Jan 2012 98,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust bracket corroded

nylon steering lock stops worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,035 miles

nsr shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 83,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,422 miles

advise-exhaust centre mounting broken

advise-slight play in both front hub assemblies

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,289 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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HW51 DJZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW51 DJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW51 DJZ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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